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Comparatively Speaking: Amphiphilic vs. Ionic Amphiphilic Molecule
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Posted: November 2, 2010
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Formulators are encouraged to review the interactions between ionic amphiphilic compounds to know the synergies that they offer to maximize the effectiveness of formulations.
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2. RG Pearson, Hard and soft acids and bases, J Am Chem Soc 85 (22) 3533–3539 (1963)
3. AJ O’Lenick, and L Anderson, Anionic/Cationic Complexes, Cosmet & Toil 120(11) 63 (2005)
4. AJ O’Lenick and L Anderson, Amphoteric Anionic Interactions, Cosmet & Toil, 121(3) 67 (2006)
